Salt is non-stop action; fun and sexy. It will keep you leaning in, trying to absorb all that you can, and will keep you guessing. Angelina Jolie's acting talents (she did many of her own stunts) paired with nonstop, exciting action scenes, should make for a great movie.
Despicable Me is this summer's charming, must-see movie, that people of any age will love. It is laugh-out-loud hilarious to the end, and is sweet enough to warm up the coolest hearts.
Gru is a villain who wants to be known, as probably all villains do, as the worst there is. Until his nemesis Vector steals a pyramid from Egypt, he was the worst, and now he has some real competition.
The Wind Journeys is rich with bright colors, stunning landscapes, and vivid music from the unlikeliest of instruments, the accordion. For what it gives in picturesque beauty, it lacks in presence and dialogue. The film, which is quiet for the most part, is impressionable in some ways- stills from the film have stuck with me, as well as some of the music- does not deliver in other aspects.
Great movies never end the way we want or expect them to. For My Father, an Israeli film by Dror Zahavi, is a great movie. It is realistic, sensitive, and presents the Israel Palestine conflict with no prejudice. Everyone in the movie has heart, and they challenge what is right and what can be considered just.
Let me say this about the new Nightmare on Elm Street: It's scary. Not only is it conventionally scary, with several jump-out-of-your-skin moments, but it is very, very creepy. Not having seen the original, I can't compare the two, but my guess is that this version pays more attention to Freddy Krueger's origins.
Storm starts out with the trial of Serbian commander who is being prosecuted for crimes against humanity during the war in Bosnia. When the prosecutor, Hannah Maynard, is presented with evidence that indicates her key witness is lying, she demands an on-site investigation. When her witness commits suicide, Hannah meets his sister, Mira, who could be the person who saves the case.
I'm not one for romantic comedies, and I hate the holiday itself. That said, this movie was charming and likable. It skillfully executes several stories at once, but doesn't let us forget the connections that exist.
Gigante, or, in English, gigantic; revolves around Jara, a night watchman at a supermarket. His life appears pretty routine and ho-hum, until one night while watching the monitors, one of the cleaning women- Julia- catches his eye. The remainder of the movie follows him following her- what some call stalking, might also be thought of as observing, or protecting even.
Troubled Water is complete with superb acting, flawless direction, and incredible camera work. Moments of tenderness ease dramatic tension without derailing it. Troubled Water forces one to question morality, guilt, and consciousness.
The Drummer has a bit of something of everyone: a car chase and fight scene, beautiful scenery, romantic undertones, amazing music- all which accentuate the spiritual journey of the main character, Sid.
The movie centers around Mr. Fox, a chicken thief turned newspaper writer who is undeniably likable, and with the voice of George Clooney, is smooth and slightly arrogant. Mrs. Fox (Meryl Streep)is typically supportive; their son, Ash (Jason Schwartzman), is the stereotypical teenager, with an all-too relatable attitude.
Two buddies, Eugene Bell (Zach Cregger) and Tucker Cleigh (Trevor Moore), are lifelong friends. Eugene is a sloppy proto-pervert who oggles Playboy magazine and the whole Playboy lifestyle. Tucker is a bit naive, and Eugene is a jackass. Tucker and his girlfriend decide to have sex for the first time at a Grad party.
Imagine having the ability to imprint not only skills and knowledge but detailed personality traits into apparently willing humans. This is the basis of the Dollhouse, a shadowy organization that rents out its Dolls (called "actives" when they are imprinted) to wealthy, discrete clients. Sometimes things go well, but since this is an action/thriller show, they usually don't.
There are certain ingredients necessary for a good thriller. An interesting plot, some choice baddies and a little action thrown in for spice. Sadly The International provides only some small bites of each, failing to deliver a full serving of any.
What happens when the predator becomes the prey? In Hard Candy, we watch a 30-something photographer, Jeff lure Hayley, a precocious honor-roll 14 year old from an internet chat room to a meeting at a local coffee shop and then to his home. Unfortunately for Jeff, Hayley already knows what she's getting into.
This movie picks up from the events of Anacondas III. A scientist has perfected a hybrid of a Black Orchid that is capable of delivering total regeneration. Unfortunately, his anaconda test subject gains the ability to regenerate and grow to massive size.
There are people a certain age for whom Star Wars was the Best Movie Ever, they saw it in the theatre (many times), bought the toys, lined up for the sequels and tested each other's knowledge of trivial minutae. I know several such fans. When George Lucas finally announced that the long-awatied prequels would be released, beginning with Episode 1, the fans got very excited.
The film opens on death row. A condemned prisoner, Martin Wright (Sam Worthington) is giving a chance to donate his body to science. The scientist is from Cyberdyne Systems. In Terminator 3, John Connor is locked away safely when Skynet launches Judgment Day to emerge as the salvation of mankind-- pre-armed with the foreknowledge of how to fight the machines.
Under The Bombs follows a mother's search for her missing son during a ceasefire in Southern Lebanon in 2006 and the friendship she forms with the taxi driver willing to take her into the region.
Prequels are so hot-- that 15 minutes at the start of the first Lord of the Rings movie where the armies of Orcs battled Elves and Men could have last for an hour and nobody would have cared. Star Trek began even before the career of its iconic leader, Capt. James T. Kirk, but you missed those first meetings: Kirk meeting Spock, McCoy and the others.
